Project Buyer

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

401k + match

Company paid life insurance and disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a Project Buyer who will manage the sourcing and procurement of materials and services for construction projects. This role requires close collaboration with Project Managers and Engineering to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates will have 5 years of purchasing experience in construction, along with strong technical understanding and the ability to multitask under pressure. Company benefits include 401k matching, paid holidays, and various allowances.

Qualifications

• 5 years of previous Purchasing experience on construction projects.
• Ability to source materials and contractor services.
• Excellent time management skills to handle a large volume of Purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement of materials for construction projects.
• Set up new suppliers and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Work with engineering and project management to align quotes with the timeline.

Skills

Purchasing experience on construction projects

Technical/Engineering background

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills

ERP experience (SAP)

Time management

Ability to multitask

Job description

A Project Buyer manages the sourcing, procurement, and scheduling of materials and subcontracted services across multiple projects. Working as part of a North American team, this role converts project Bills of Materials into timely, cost‑effective purchasing plans that keep projects on schedule and within budget. The Project Buyer collaborates closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure materials, equipment, and resources are delivered accurately and on time.

Detailed Description

The Project Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring project execution runs smoothly by coordinating all procurement activities from initial planning through final delivery. This position requires strong technical understanding, proactive supplier management, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule requirements across multiple concurrent projects.

Company Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick pay
• PPE provided along with annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses
• Work shirts provided by company
• Early performance evaluation opportunities
• 401k + match
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: materials and services required for a construction project
• Set up new suppliers and ensure compliance with CIMCO standards
• Create AIA contracts, ensuring our requirements are accurately documented
• Write, issue and seek approval on subcontracts before issuing Purchase Orders
• Solicit RFQ’s from vendors for material and services to meet the project schedule
• Confirm prices/lead times on quotes received at time of booking
• Work with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to identify quotes that will align with timeline as well as discuss alternatives should vendors not be able to meet their delivery dates
• Receive packing slips against Purchase Orders for site deliveries to support 3‑way matching
• Work internally with Accounts Payable to review and approve invoices for payment
• Work with vendors to ensure prompt and on‑time payment of invoices
• Attend regular Kick Off and Project Status Report meetings
• Understand and review technical terms in an RFQ and Quote
• Excellent time management skills to handle a large volume of Purchase orders
• Ability to multitask

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of previous Purchasing experience working on construction projects
• A Technical / Engineering background or previous capital project exposure
• The ability to source materials and contractor services
• Review RFQ and quotation submissions and the associated terminology to determine whether they meet expectations
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and Vlookup)
• Be a quick learner with the confidence to ask clarifying questions
• Previous ERP experience purchasing material for projects, including SAP
• Tenacious work ethic to ensure the project stays on schedule
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

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